Nothing is just a thing.

What if you viewed a design object not as a finished product, but as a snapshot in time? One teeming with raw materials, energy, labor, and natural processes—and constantly in flux? In the exhibition Embodied Energy, Vibrant Relations, over 50 designers invite you to see the world around you in a new light. Discover lamps grown from bacteria, textiles made of hair, and building materials derived from algae. Surprising, hopeful, and at times uncanny: design that reveals both what something once was and what might yet emerge.

Curious to hear all the stories? Come visit us any day from 12:00 PM onwards and get inspired. Or make the most of your visit by dining, having a drink, or even spending the night surrounded by design. For DDW specials, guided tours, and workshops, visit Kazerne-designlab.nl.